Ishwar Sharan's Blog, page 8

How China armed Pakistan to bring down Indian war planes – Memphis Barker

The apparent involvement of Chinese aircraft in shooting down a Rafale has ricocheted through defence circles. But defence analysts remain cautious of reading too much into the technological battle between the two systems. Pilot error, or the rules of engagement, could have contributed to the Indian Rafale’s demise. – Memphis Barker At 4am on Wednesday, […]

How China armed Pakistan to shoot down Indian planes – Memphis Barker

The apparent involvement of Chinese aircraft in shooting down a Rafale has ricocheted through defence circles. But defence analysts remain cautious of reading too much into the technological battle between the two systems. Pilot error, or the rules of engagement, could have contributed to the Indian Rafale’s demise. – Memphis Barker At 4am on Wednesday, […]

While India lauds Op Sindoor, the deafening silence of Kashmir’s political leaders echoes loud – Mudasir Dar

The silence by Kashmir’s political elite on Operation Sindoor was louder than any speech. Leaders who have for decades claimed to represent the pain and pulse of Kashmir—Mehbooba Mufti, Omar Abdullah, Farooq Abdullah, Sajad Lone, Altaf Bukhari, Ruhullah Mehdi, Waheed Para—chose not to issue a single word in support of the operation, or to congratulate […]

New pope Leo XIV failed to act against paedophile priests in Illinois and Peru – Chukwudi Onyewuchi

Survivors and advocacy groups claim the newly elected pontiff failed to act on serious child sexual abuse reports under his leadership. – Chukwudi Onyewuchi  Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, is facing backlash just hours into his papacy after disturbing allegations resurfaced from his time in the United States and Peru. Survivors and […]

China is the real enemy, not Pakistan – Makarand R. Paranjape

Who is the real enemy? It is not Pakistan, but its puppet-master, the world’s would be greatest and only hegemon—China. Yes, China is the dragon in the room, all set to breathe fire and burn the Indian elephant. – Makarand R. Paranjape Try to buy Chinese cheap goods on websites in the United States these […]

Ajit Doval to Pakistan: Behave—or face the consequences – Open Magazine

India has no intent to escalate matters further with Pakistan but is prepared to respond with resolve if Islamabad decides to escalate and retaliate against India. – Open Magazine India’s National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval briefed Russian, Chinese and French officials on India’s strikes at terrorist sites in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). […]

VIDEO: What really happened in Pahalgam – Kalavai Venkat

Mark Carney’s Canada: Anti-Hindu parade in Toronto – Arjun Brij

Will newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney take a firmer stance against Khalistani extremism than his predecessor Justin Trudeau? – Arjun Brij A controversial anti-Hindu parade at Malton Gurdwara in Toronto has ignited widespread condemnation, with questions being raised whether newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney will take a firmer stance against Khalistani extremism than […]

Terror-washing by Western media has to stop – K. Yatish Rajawat

Western media’s terror-washing of the Pahalgam attack is an inherent bias of these media outlets and cannot be condoned. Every reading Indian should write to remove these biases if Indian lives have to matter, and the global mindset about attacks on Indians has to change. – K. Yatish Rajawat Western media, especially the old newspapers […]

Donald Trump: 100 days of disaster – Adam Kinzinger

Donald Trump came into office promising happiness and prosperity. For a moment, he even hit 52 percent approval. Now? According to the latest New York Times/Siena College poll, he’s at 42 percent. A staggering 59 percent of Americans describe his time in office so far as “scary.” Majorities disapprove of his handling of trade, immigration, […]